PROGRAMME                          : Belihuloya Camping

DURATION                               : 2 Nights / 3 Days.

 

 

 

TOUR ITINERARY

 

Day-01              Belihuloya

 

Arrival at River Garden Resort –Belihuloya by noon.

 

BELIHULOYA is a very picturesque and romantic hamlet situated about 160km from Colombo in the historical  “Sabaragamuwa” province. This zone is a climatically transitional area linking the wet & dry zones and the hill country & the low country. This very important location has made it one of the places in the country with the highest bio-diversity. River Garden Resort is built in this little hamlet.

 

NATURE TRAIL TO “PAHANTHUDA ELLA”

It will take proximately Four and a half hours (4-1/2hrs).

 

Normal scheduled time from 2.30 to 7.00 pm. The trail starts from the Hotel Restaurant where a briefing about the trail is given and goes to the main road, 200m towards Colombo along same, up through the village (Seelogama) to the moist semi evergreen forest, to the next village (Binthenigolla), through same and terraced paddy fields to the channel, along the channel about 200m, up to a small patana, up again to a moist semi evergreen forest, through the forest to the summit where there is an abandoned chena, down the other side of mountain through the forest, across the Belihuloya river to visit the waterfall (“Pahanthuda Ella”), climb up to the village of Pahala Galagama, down along Pahala Galagama Road to the main road and back to the campsite.

 

RIVER BATHING IN THE NATURAL ROCK POOL IN “BELIHULOYA”.

This is a unique place where two streams namely “Belihuloya” and “Galagamaoya” meet together creating a natural bathing area with clear unpolluted water, which comes from “Horton Plains” 2200 meters above the sea level.

 

 

SCHEDULE

  • Arrival at River Garden Resort Belihuloya by noon.
  • Lunch – at camp site.
  • A nature trail to Pahanthuduella waterfall finishing your lunch by 2.30pm.

·        Back to River Garden in the evening.

  • Dinner & Night stay at the River Garden camp.

 

 

Day 02 -                        Belihuloya – Canoeing at Samanalawewa Reservoir

 

Activity at Belihuloya.

 

CANOEING IN SAMANALAWEWA

The still calm waters of the Samanalawewa reservoir are perfect for canoeing.  Whether you want to take your time and go for a leisurely paddle for a couple of hours, perhaps venturing out to the mouth of the Belihuloya River or spend an entire day exploring the perimeter of the reservoir, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. The Samanalawewa reservoir is named after the Sinhalese word ‘samanala’, meaning ‘butterfly’, hinting not only at the terrific number of butterflies in the area but also the actual shape of the reservoir.  The word ‘wewa’ literally means ‘ tank’ (another term often used to describe reservoirs).  The surrounding mountains add to the idyllic setting of the reservoir.  All groups will be supplied with an experienced  guide and modern life jackets, and a proper orientation will be offered for those who are new to canoeing.

 

SCHEDULE

·        After Breakfast leave for Samanalawewa Reservoir for a once in a lifetime canoeing experience in the Samanalawewa reservoir.

  • Packed lunch will be provided.

·        Evening at leisure

  • Campfire & BBQ Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

 

 

Day 03 –           Belihuloya – Departure

 

After breakfast leaving to Colombo.

 

 

 

- End of Programme -

 

 

RATES

 

 

No. of pax

 

Minimum of 10 pax

 

Price per pax in srilankan Rs.

 

4,500/-

 

 

OUR RATES INCLUDE

 

  • Transportation for the above programme.
  •  Accommodation on full board basis starting from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 3.
  • For Pahanthuduella nature trail activity on day 1.
  • Canoeing on day 2.
  • Fee for the local guides for the trails.

 

 

THESE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

 

  • Any additional beverage of food, which would be ordered extra.
  • Any tips to the staff. (Tracker, Driver, Etc.)
  • Any personal effects not mentioned here.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT FACTORS

 

·        The facilities at the campsite are basic and will include accommodation in camping tents (1/2 persons per tent), sleeping mattresses, sheets, pillows, torches, towels, soap and camping toilet facilities. Bottle water and other beverages will be provided as per request for extra cost.

  • Permanente fixed flushable toilets with commodes at Belihuloya – River Garden camp.
  • Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
  • Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. Are recommended.